Ward · ColchesterUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in New Town and Christ Church
Street-level crime hotspots for New Town and Christ Church ward in Colchester.
Crime Rate
113.3
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#15
of 17 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+3.6%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
22 On or near Supermarket
Shoplifting: 22
2
16 On or near Police Station
Violence and sexual offences: 10 Public order: 3 Drugs: 2
3
9 On or near St Helena Road
Shoplifting: 9
4
8 On or near Barrack Street
Violence and sexual offences: 7 Other theft: 1
5
7 On or near Claudius Road
Violence and sexual offences: 5 Other theft: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →